Jonathan Hernandez Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Texas Rangers right-hander Jonathan Hernandez (elbow) underwent Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his elbow on Monday, less than two weeks after reliever Jose Leclerc had the same procedure. The Rangers bullpen will also be without right-hander Matt Bush until at least July due to injury. Hernandez and Leclerc will be out until at least early […]

Stephon Gilmore's Future Out Of His Control

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is entering the final year of his five-year deal. He may not be elite like he was two years ago, but Gilmore is still a very good cornerback as he approaches his 31st birthday this September. As such, Gilmore isn't guaranteed […]

Julian Edelman Officially Retires Monday

After being released by the New England Patriots on Monday with a failed-physical designation, wide receiver Julian Edelman officially announced his retirement from football. Edelman tried to play through a pretty serious knee injury last year that eventually required surgery, and he was not going to be able to make it back in 2021 for […]

Steelers Sign Abdullah Anderson

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The 25-year-old spent most of last season with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, although he was elevated to the active roster for one game. He was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 draft by the Chicago […]

Trevor Lawrence Impressing Jaguars On Zoom Calls

The Jacksonville Jaguars have spent hours zooming with Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and the presumed No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft has impressed the team with his retention of their offensive scheme. Similar to what the Cincinnati Bengals did with quarterback Joe Burrow last year, the Jaguars are making the most of […]

Julian Edelman Released By Patriots; Retirement Coming?

The New England Patriots released veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) on Monday, following 11 seasons and three Super Bowl victories with the team. Edelman was listed as a failed physical after he'd been working to return from an injured knee last season. He'll now be facing a decision on his future in the league […]

Thaddeus Moss Reunites With Joe Burrow

Former Washington Football Team tight end Thaddeus Moss, the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, has been claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals off waivers, according to a source. The former LSU star will be reunited with quarterback Joe Burrow and profiles as a low-risk, possible high-reward pickup. The Bengals were interested in […]

Jaelan Phillips Tests Positive For COVID-19

University of Miami defensive end Jaelan Phillips, who has been rising up draft boards after his impressive Pro Day, was not in Indianapolis last weekend for medical evaluations because he tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source. However, Phillips will receive his physical with plenty of time prior to draft night later this month. […]

Giovani Bernard Signs With Buccaneers

Veteran free-agent running back Giovani Bernard is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, according to a source. Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bruce Arians both personally recruited Bernard, who is one of the league's best receiving backs, after he was released by the Cincinnati Bengals. It's another weapon […]

Panthers In No Rush With Teddy Bridgewater

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule confirmed that the team is allowing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to seek a trade after they acquired Sam Darnold from the New York Jets, but the Panthers are in no hurry to make a move with Bridgewater. Rhule still thinks Bridgewater can win in the NFL as a starter, but […]

Tony Gonsolin A Ways Away From Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), who is on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, is "a ways away" from returning to the mound, according to manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin is still dealing with soreness in his right shoulder. The 26-year-old right-hander was eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday, […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Postponed Due To Curfew

Updating a previous report, the game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins on Monday has been postponed due to curfew and the potential for planned protests near the area of Target Field in Minneapolis. There was some speculation that the game could just be moved back on Monday, but it has been now […]

James Conner Underwent Toe Surgery

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (toe) had surgery to fix a very moderate turf toe-type injury this offseason, according to sources. The procedure was performed by renowned specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. Conner incurred the injury while riding a recreational vehicle, but he's expected to be fully recovered in June. As a result, Conner […]

Kellen Mond Has Intriguing Upside

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond is considered an intriguing Day 2 prospect in this year's draft for teams that are out of reach of the top signal-callers. Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said that he's had extensive talks with around 10 to 15 teams about Mond, a four-year starter in college. Mond won 32 […]

Caleb Farley Has Positive Medical Checkup

Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley (back) had a positive medical checkup with doctors on Friday. Doctors said that the potential first-rounder's recovery from back surgery in mid-March is on pace. "I got a lot of positive feedback from the NFL doctors," Farley said. "The NFL doctors confirmed I would be ready for the season, and […]

James Conner Visiting With Cardinals

Free-agent running back James Conner is visiting with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. Conner rushed for almost 1,000 yards and found the end zone 13 times as a Pro Bowler in 2018 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's been inconsistent since then and has dealt with a variety of injuries. The Cardinals let Kenyan Drake […]

Jadeveon Clowney To Make Second Visit To Browns

Free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is scheduled to travel to Cleveland on Tuesday night and visit with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday for his second visit, according to a source. No signing is imminent as of now, but the two sides have maintained contact and share mutual interest in getting something done. Clowney turned down an […]

Drew Lock Working With Peyton Manning

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, whose future in Denver may be in question after an up-and-down 2020 season, has been doing film sessions with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning this offseason, according to offensive guard Dalton Risner. "Peyton Manning is a big fan of Drew Lock," Risner said. "Him and Drew have been doing […]

Julio Teheran Scratched From Start Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Julio Teheran (triceps) was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Cleveland Indians as a precaution when he felt tightness in his right triceps. Teheran was replaced by left-handed reliever Derek Holland, who made five starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates last year. Holland had appeared in two games this […]

Washington Releases Thaddeus Moss

The Washington Football Team released tight end Thaddeus Moss, the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, on Friday. Moss signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent after last year's draft, and the team was hoping he could develop into a complementary tight end. However, Moss missed part of the summer with […]

Steelers Add T.J. Carter

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent defensive end T.J. Carter to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Carter was signed by the team as an undrafted rookie after last year's draft but was released before the start of training camp. He will return to Pittsburgh after also spending time with the New Orleans Saints in 2020. Carter […]

Jaguars Re-Sign Daniel Ross

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed defensive tackle Daniel Ross to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Ross played in five games last year -- three with Jacksonville and two with the Las Vegas Raiders -- and recorded eight tackles. He will be expected to come into training camp this summer competing for a roster spot. The 28-year-old […]

Bears Re-Sign Michael Joseph

The Chicago Bears re-signed defensive back Michael Joseph to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. The former undrafted free agent missed all of last year while on Injured Reserve for COVID-19. Joseph was an exclusive-rights free agent, so he was expected to return all along. He has not appeared in a regular season game, but […]

Trey Lance To Take Part In Second Pro Day

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance will take part in a second Pro Day on April 19. Lance had his first Pro Day on March 12 and wowed NFL scouts with his various passes. Since Lance's first Pro Day, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields and Alabama's Mac Jones impressed during their Pro Day workouts. Fields […]

Caleb Farley Still Expected To Go In First Round

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley (back), said that a "bunch of team doctors and trainers" told him that Farley "did well with his physical regarding his back and is still expected to go in the first round" in this month's NFL draft. Despite the injury, Farley hasn't seen his draft […]

Raiders Reunite With Karl Joseph

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent defensive back Karl Joseph to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The former first-round pick visited the team on Thursday, and by all accounts, the visit went well for both sides. Joseph was originally drafted by the Black and Silver in the first round in 2016. The 27-year-old was with […]

Ja'Marr Chase The Top Receiving Prospect

Louisiana State University wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is the consensus No. 1 wide receiver in this year's very good receiving class despite opting not to play in 2020 due to COVID-19. A top draft evaluator called Chase the "best wide receiver prospect since Julio Jones." Chase is truly a special receiving talent and has the […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Damarious Randall

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed cornerback Damarious Randall to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The plan is for Randall to move back to cornerback, the position he played in the first three seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers. The first-rounder out of Arizona State in 2015 was a safety in college but was […]

Justin Wilson Activated From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Wilson made his last appearance in a spring training game on March 22 and exited that game due to tightness in his left shoulder. The Yankees bullpen has been excellent without Wilson in the fold in the first […]

Blister To Delay Shohei Ohtani's Next Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) will have his next start, which was scheduled to come this weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays, pushed back due to a blister issue, according to manager Joe Maddon. Ohtani is dealing with a blister on his right middle finger that also gave him issues in a […]